Still Watching Clean Water Act Proposal

The agriculture industry is still closely watching the EPA for any sign of what it might do with its proposed Clean Water Act rule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

Three Join Citrus Hall of Fame

Steve Caruso, Rubert Prevatt and the late Robert Pitman Jr. were inducted into the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Friday. Caruso is CEO of Citrus World, Prevatt was a long-time educator at Florida Southern College, and Pitman was a citrus grower recognized for his political lobbying efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …

Governor Scott Disappointed in President’s Reductions to Lake Okeechobee and Everglades

TALLAHASSEE – Today, Governor Rick Scott issued a statement regarding President Obama’s budget that makes significant reductions to the Lake Okeechobee dike system and Everglades projects. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Discussing Field Crop Expectations

Tyron Spearman attended a recent meeting where the main subject was how 2013 crops fared and what expectations are for 2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

Ag Related Bills Making Good Progress in Alabama’s Legislative Session

Week eight of Alabama’s 2014 Legislative Session saw more progress as Alabama Agribusiness Council’s Leigha Cauthen gives us the details regarding a few ag related bills. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Legislation Introduced to Protect Producer Information

On Thursday, legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from disclosing the private and confidential information of livestock and poultry producers to the public. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …

Strong 2013 Finish for Pork Exports

Those involved with the Pork Checkoff were pleased with how pork exports ended 2013 and are starting off here in 2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

Higher Citrus Yield from Grove in CHMA

Citrus Health Management Areas (CHMAs) help growers who spray cooperatively over wide areas reduce HLB-spreading psyllid populations in their groves. At a Thursday grower forum in Sebring, one grower reported an additional CHMA benefit – increased yield. Forum organizer Laurie Hurner, citrus Extension agent for Highlands County, reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Making a Final Push for Agriculture in Last Days of Legislative Session

Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar explains what they are focusing on during this last push of Georgia’s 2014 Legislative Session Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

Environmental Groups Appeal Water Order

From: The News Service of Florida Environmental groups gave notice Thursday they will appeal a January court order in a long-running fight about water-quality standards in Florida. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle in January approved a decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to agree to changes in a consent decree with the state about the standards. But the environmental …